Do the terms “memory,” “RAM,” and “hard drive” all blur together? You’re not alone.
Watch this quick video – it explains everything in plain English (and shows real examples from an actual on-site repair call):
Confused by “Memory” vs “Hard Drive” vs “RAM”? This Simple Explanation (and Video) Will Clear It Up Forever
### The Simple Breakdown
- **CPU** = the brain of your computer
- **RAM (Random Access Memory)** = super-fast temporary workspace. While your computer is on, Windows loads active programs here so they run quickly. When you shut down or close a program, everything in RAM is erased.
- **Hard Drive / SSD** = permanent storage. All your files, photos, programs, and Windows itself live here—even when the power is off.
### Why Your Computer Feels Slow
When RAM fills up (common with only 4–8 GB), Windows starts using the much-slower hard drive as overflow “virtual memory.” Result? Everything crawls.
In the video, a customer’s PC was maxing out 4 GB of RAM and 90–100% hard drive usage just to reach the desktop.
Solution? We upgraded him toward the max his system supported (often 16–32 GB) and recommended swapping the old spinning hard drive for a modern SSD. Boot times dropped from minutes to seconds.
### The #1 Speed Upgrade in 2025
Add more RAM + switch to an SSD/NVMe drive.
It’s the single biggest performance boost you can give almost any computer—often making it feel brand new.
We do these upgrades every day at Fireytech near 91st & Sheridan (8988 South Sheridan Rd, Suite D1, Tulsa, OK 74133) for a flat $125 labor (plus parts). Most are same-day or next-day.
Call 918-258-FIRE (3473) or stop by—we’ll scan your system for free and show you exactly what will help.
Your slow computer doesn’t have to stay slow.
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